Bayern Munich has reached an agreement in principle with PSV Eindhoven for the transfer of Ismael Saibari, marking one of the biggest deals of the 2026 European transfer window with a fee of 55 million euros. The 25-year-old Moroccan attacking midfielder, currently competing with Morocco at the World Cup, has signed a five-year contract at the Allianz Arena until 2031, becoming the German club’s second official signing after Noel Aseko. This transaction, which could break the Dutch club’s historical sales record previously held by Hirving Lozano, positions Saibari among the most dynamic midfielders on the continent following his stellar season of 19 goals and 9 assists.
The medical examination, strategically arranged in the United States near the Atlas Lions’ training camp, was successfully completed under the supervision of Bayern doctor Jochen Hahne, with both parties confirming the fee and contract terms. Although details were finalized behind the scenes, Bayern and PSV decided not to officially announce the deal until July 1st to avoid disrupting the player’s concentration while he is with Morocco at the World Cup. This prudent measure allowed the German club to secure Saibari before prices surged, as his value significantly increased after his spectacular goal against Brazil and his brilliant performance against Scotland.
On the tactical side, Vincent Kompany, Bayern’s new sporting director, views Saibari as an offensive Swiss knife capable of playing as a second attacker, number 10, or as Harry Kane’s backup, a role similar to Serge Gnabry. The Moroccan’s versatility, power, and goal-scoring instinct perfectly align with the club’s strategy to strengthen its offensive sector, offering a valuable alternative to the main striker [2][5]. Standing 1.85m tall and right-footed, Saibari brings physical presence and ball-recovery ability in the midfield that attracted attention from several top European clubs, including PSG and Tottenham, before Bayern secured the agreement.
Bayern’s transfer activity now continues with this new signing, expected to cause excitement near Säbener Straße, completing the profile of Nathaniel Brown, also acquired from Eintracht Frankfurt, forming two essential targeted reinforcements. While nothing is certain that the transfer market is fully concluded, Saibari’s arrival confirms Bayern’s ambition to build a team capable of competing everywhere, with a market value estimated at least 40 million euros by Transfermarkt. This historic operation, worth 55 million euros for PSV, is a major step in Saibari’s career, offering him the opportunity to reach a new level in a top-tier championship and win the Bundesliga title with the German champion.